Will my truck haul the trailer I want to purchase? It depends on the make and model of truck you have and the trailer that you are interested in. To find out, get the weight of the trailer and the GVWR of the trailer and contact the dealer you purchased the truck from.

What is the difference between steel trailers and aluminum trailers? Steel trailers weigh more, have more maintenance such as painting because of rust and cost less than aluminum trailers. Aluminum trailers weigh less so they pull easier and use less gas, requires less maintenance, are cooler than steel and they cost more than steel trailers.

I want to trade-in a trailer. What do I need to know to get a ballpark figure on trade-in value? We need to know what type of trailer it is, who the manufacturer is, the year, model, size, if it has working lights, if it has brakes and if so, do they work and the condition of the floor, frame, inside and outside.

How long does it take to have a trailer built? Typically six to eight weeks. This may vary depending on make, style and options. Trailers with living quarters or custom trailers may take up to three to four months to order.

Do you manufacture the trailers you sell? No, we buy direct from approximately fifteen manufacturers all over the country.

How does a single axle trailer compare to a tandem axle trailer?

Single

Tandem

Brakes optional

Brakes standard

Up to 2990lb GVWR

GVWR from 4400lb up

More tendency to sway, especially
when weight is distributed improperly

Better stability /
Better weight distribution

2 tires

4 tires

How do I tell what the tongue weight of my trailer should be? Bumper pull trailer: 10% - 15% of total weight (trailer and cargo) depending on how trailer is loaded.
Example: Trailer weighs 2200lb, cargo weighs 3500lb
Total weight = 5700lb
Tongue weight should be between 570lb and 855lb.
Gooseneck trailer: 20% - 25% of total weight (trailer and cargo) depending on how the trailer is loaded.

What is a bumper pull, gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer?A bumper pull trailer is also called a drag trailer. It hooks up either to the bumper of a vehicle or to a hitch at the rear of a vehicle.
A gooseneck is a trailer with a 5' to a 7'½" upper area in front with a coupler that attaches to a 2 5/16" (usually) ball in the bed of a pickup.
A fifth wheel is like an RV trailer. It has a 5' to 7'½" upper area in front with a king pin that goes into a fifth wheel hitch in the bed of a pickup.